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7th Annual
5K Walk & Road Race
April 5, 2009
Winchester, MA

race results

2009 Photo Gallery

All Proceeds to benefit
Childhood Brain Tumor
Cancer Research and
programs for terminally
ill children.

 
Picture perfect day for 7th Annual 5K Race!

The seventh annual Michael Dunleavy 5K Walk & Road Race to benefit childhood Cancer Research held on April 5, 2009 was a big success. The warm sun tempered the cool breezes and the near cloudless sky provided a perfect day as hundreds of runners and walkers set off on their annual journey. Some 280 runners combined with over 300 walkers in the annual event to help raise money to fight Childhood Brain Tumors and promote cancer research.

Opening Ceremonies

Gerry Dunleavy and his family thank everyone for there continued support both here in Winchester and for our Sister Foundation in Doolin, Ireland. His message is simple.... "Because of all of you we are making a difference. We are making progress in our fight to help eliminate this tragic illness."

Winchester Teams Volunteer and man the Water Stations.




They are Back..

Nine year old twins Daniel (number 181) and Michael (number 182) O'Donaghue of Lexington who finished 85th and 86th in the overall standings last year were back again this year and moved up to number 78 and 77 respectively. Well done boys.

Supporters from a far...

A sizable group of students from the Kipp Academy in Lynn under the direction of long time supporter and volunteer Breandan O'Huiginn traveled to Winchester to lend their support for our cause. Our thanks go out to those who participated and a special thanks to Breandan for making their involvement possible.

Cool breezes aided in near record times !

Coley Cardon of Winchester bib number 199 has turned in the courses second fastest time ever at 16:28:0 minutes. Last year Andy Colon of Methuen set the fastest time ever at 16:06.0 and the only other winner to break the 17 minute mark was Paul Richard of Winchester with a time of 16:59:8 in 2004. This years second place runner John Ayers of Beverly, was right on Coley's heals and turned in a very respectable time of 16:46.0. Congratulations to all the runners on a spectacular run.

Overall 1st Place Female Runner

Stephanie Hirst number 240 of Somerville powered her way to the finish line in 20:46:00 to take 1st place. Congratulations Stephanie on a great run!

Historical Over all Winners?

Someone has to win, but here there are no losers. Here is a list of the over all winers since the Michael Dunleavy 5K was first run.

2003 Michel Arpin 17:15:0 Andover
2004 Paul Richard 16:59.8 Winchester
2005 Mark Walsh-Cooke 17:33:0 Unknown
2006 Mike Dimauro 17:37.9 Woburn
2007 Steve Blair 19:10.5 Woburn
2008 Andie Colon 16:06.0 Methuen
2009 Coley Carden 16:28.0 Winchester

Complete Results and Photos !

View complete race results or check out our gallery archive for more photos taken throughout the event. The Galleries are presented in an easy to use thumbnail format that allows you to pick the images you want to view in full size. You can even browse through photos of all the past Walks and Races starting in 2003 all the way up to this years event. The photos in our Gallery are presented in chronological order. As you scroll down through them you can see the activities as they happened. We hope you will enjoy them

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Doolin Walk Set for April 19, 2009

The Michael Dunleavy Foundation of Doolin, Ireland will hold its 7th annual Walk on Sunday April 19. The Walk which begins and ends at Doolin's Russell Cultural Center winds its way through some of the most beautiful countryside in Ireland. All are invited to join in the annual fund raiser to benefit Childhood Cancer research. Hope to see you there.

Is it running if your feet do not touch the ground?

The runners photos this year yielded some interesting shots. It seems that more than one runner was caught floating around the course. (If it were only that easy)


Our Thanks !

The Michael Dunleavy Foundation wishes to thank all the participants of this years Annual 5K Walk & Road Race and the Merchants and Volunteers that made it all happen. Without all of you none of this would have been possible.

We hope to see you all again next year !

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